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Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 95.20 mm × 69.30 mm 3.75 in × 2.73 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 2 litre 1973 cc (120.4 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.50:1
Fuel system 2 De carbs
Maximum power 162.2 PS (160.0 bhp) (119.3 kW) @ 6200 rpm
0-50 mph 4.90 s
0-60 mph 6.50 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 6.80 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.00 s
Standing km
Top speed 221 km/h (137 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 177.78 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 190.0 Nm (140 ft·lb) (19.4 kgm) @ 4900 rpm
bmep 1210.1 kPa (175.5 psi)
Specific torque 96.3 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.37
Unitary capacity 493.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2438 mm
wheelbase 96 in
Length (milimeters) 4191 mm
Length (inches) 165 in
Width (milimeters) 1861 mm
Width (inches) 73.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1111 mm
Height (inches) 43.7 in
L:W ratio 1.72
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 900 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1984 lb
Weight distribuiton 44.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 68.2 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.340
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Mid
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.76
Final drive ratio 4.38

General information

RAC rating 22.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1975 Lotus Esprit PDF Manual
Esprit picture
Designer unknown
Year 1975

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